On: Caffeine: A vitamin-like nutrient, or adaptogen

[whiddershins]

I agree with you, but just to explore the idea:

Is there a “nutrient” that isn’t harmful in excessive quantities?

[ineedasername → whiddershins]

I can't think of a single thing we put in our bodies that couldn't be harmful if done to excess. Maybe I lack imagination though-- comment below with candidate "safe" substances!

[ralphstodomingo → whiddershins]

Exactly. GP thinks nutrients are just all-beneficial.